News Briefs (Feb. 12, 2015)Election meeting today at 10 a.m. The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. today at Pope County Election Headquarters, located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7 in Russellville. RHS After Prom fundraiser today The Russellville High School After Prom will host a fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. today at both Wendy’s locations in Russellville. For more information, call (479) 967-8902. Boy Scouts ‘Scouting for Food’ Boy Scouts Pack 205 of Pot...

News Briefs (Feb. 11, 2015)RHS After Prom fundraiser Thursday The Russellville High School After Prom will host a fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at both Wendy’s locations in Russellville. For more information, call (479) 967-8902. Pope Cattlemen’s meeting Thursday The Pope County Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Russellville First Assembly of God fellowship hall for the regular monthly meeting. The program will be presented by Pope Count...

News Briefs (Feb. 10, 2015)Cattlemen’s Association at First Assembly The Pope County Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the fellowship hall at Russellville First Assembly. A meal will be provided, with potluck desserts to be brought by members. Everyone is invited to attend. ATU theater program to present two plays The Arkansas Tech University theater program will offer its patrons two plays for the price of one during a three-day run of performance...

News Briefs (Feb. 8, 2015)Two Rivers High School to host Basketball Senior Night Friday Two Rivers High School has announced its Senior/Parent Night for basketball will be Friday at the Two Rivers High School Gymnasium. The senior high JV basketball games will begin at 5 p.m. The ceremony for seniors and parents will begin after the senior boys JV game is concluded. The senior basketball players and their parents will be recognized. Everyone is invited to come out and ...

News Briefs (Feb. 7, 2015)Yell County to host winter blood drive Western Yell County Schools will partner with the Arkansas Blood Institute to host a blood drive from 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. A T-shirt will be given to each donor. Donors will also receive health screening and Donor Rewards Points. Appointments to give at the blood drive are available by calling (877) 340-8777 or visiting arkbi.org. ATU theater program to present 2 plays The Arkansas Tech Uni...

News Briefs (Feb. 6, 2015)Free Tax-Aide program to be available AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are providing free assistance with federal and state income tax returns at the Hughes Center, located at 1000 E. Parkway Drive in Russellville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Monday through Wednesday thereafter until April 15. The Hughes Center will be closed Feb. 16. Taxpayers must show proper identification including a photo I.D. and Social Security card or ...

News Briefs (Feb. 5, 2015)Pope Election Commission meeting The meeting of the Pope County Election Commissioners originally scheduled for Wednesday has been re-scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday. The meeting will be held at Pope County Election Headquarters, located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7 in Russellville. Red Barn open Friday for music The Red Barn will open at 7 p.m. on Friday for music. There will be no potluck. All singers and musicians are invited. RHS After Pro...

News Briefs (Feb. 4, 2015)American Legion Jamboree Thursday The American Legion Jamboree will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hut in Russellville. The band Classic Country will be featured and includes Joe Fougerousse, Freddie Davis, Billy Tanner, Gary Lee, Robert Simpson and Glen Heaton. RHS After Prom meeting Sunday The Russellville High School After Prom Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the RHS Commons. Yoga for Kids at the library Monday T...

News Briefs (Feb. 3, 2015)Time Out for Tech to be held Thursday All high school seniors and their families are invited to Time Out for Tech 2015, which will be hosted by the Arkansas Tech University Office of Admissions on Thursday. Time Out for Tech check-in and a registered student organization fair will start at 8:30 a.m. at Tucker Coliseum, followed by the opening session beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required for high school seniors planning to attend...

News Briefs (Feb. 1, 2015)Dardanelle T-Ball, baseball, softball signups Feb. 14 The Dardanelle Recreation Department will conduct signups for T-Ball, baseball and softball from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Dardanelle Community Center. All players must bring their birth certificate and must be four years old as of Jan. 1. For more information, call (479) 229-5084. Saint Louis Brass Quintet to play at ATU The Saint Louis Brass Quintet will appear in concert...

News Briefs (Jan. 31, 2015)Family loses home in fire Monday night A special account has been setup by Millie and Billy Cain at Simmons Bank for the Nichols family, who lost their home in a fire Monday night. Rose and Brian Nichols, along with their children Hunter and Hali, live in Mount George. The special account has been set up under Millie and Billy Cain. The family asks for any donation possible. To contact the bank, call (479) 967-8000. RHS After Prom Pancake Fund...

News Briefs (Jan. 30, 2015)Free popcorn, movie at Library tonight The Russellville Library will host a free popcorn and movie night at 7 p.m. tonight. For more information, call (479) 968-4368 or follow “Pope County Library System” on Facebook. RHS After Prom Pancake Fundraiser The Russellville High School Class of 2015 After Prom Pancake Fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at Stoby’s Restaurant in Russellville. The meal may be enjoyed dine-in only, ...

News Briefs (Jan. 29, 2015)Family loses home in fire Monday night A special account has been setup by Millie and Billy Cain at Simmons Bank for the Nichols family, who lost their home in a fire Monday night. Rose and Brian Nichols, along with their children Hunter and Hali, live in Mount George. The special account has been setup under Millie and Billy Cain. The family asks for any donation possible. To contact the bank, call (479) 967-8000. Time Out for Tech 2015 on Fe...

News Briefs (Jan. 28, 2015)Central Fire Station presentations The city of Russellville will host presentations by selected architectural firms for the new Central Fire Station during four sessions on Thursday at Russellville City Hall in the City Council Chambers. The list of firms and presentation times includes the Renaissance Group at 9 a.m., Hoefer Wysoki Architecture at 10:15, Jackson Brown Palculict Architects at 1 p.m. and Guest Reddick Architects at 2. For more ...

News Briefs (Jan. 27, 2015)Central Fire Station presentations The City of Russellville will host presentations by selected architectural firms for the new Central Fire Station during four sessions on Thursday at Russellville City Hall in the City Council Chambers. The list of firms and presentation times includes the Renaissance Group at 9 a.m., Hoefer Wysoki Architecture at 10:15 a.m., Jackson Brown Palculict Architects at 1 p.m. and Guest Reddick Architects at 2 p.m. ...

News Briefs (Jan. 25, 2015)Dardanelle T-ball, baseball, softball signups The Dardanelle Recreation Department has announced sign-up dates for the upcoming T-ball, baseball and softball seasons. Registration will continue through Feb. 20 at the Dardanelle Community Center. All players must present their birth certificate, and players must be at least 4 years old by Jan. 1 to play T-ball. For more information, call (479) 229-5084. Ambulance Board meeting set Tuesday An Am...

News Briefs (Jan. 24, 2015)Pope County Fair annual meeting All Pope County residents are invited to attend the Pope County Fair annual meeting, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Quorum Courtroom at the Pope County Courthouse. RHS Dessert Theater The second annual Dessert Theater will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday on the Main Stage at The Center for the Arts at Russellville High School. This year’s theme is “Fairy Tale Creatures,” and students will ha...

News Briefs (Jan. 23, 2015)Election commission to conduct logic and accuracy testing, certify results The Pope County Election Commission will conduct logic and accuracy testing of all equipment and media to be used during the Feb. 10 Special Senate Republican Primary Runoff Election and the March 10 Dover School District Millage Special Election beginning at 8:30 a.m. today. Public demonstration of the equipment to be used during the Feb. 10 election will be held at no...

News Briefs (Jan. 22, 2015)ATU Community Interfaith Gathering Interfaith River Valley will host a Community Interfaith and Multicultural Gathering at 6 p.m. today at the West Dining Hall at Arkansas Tech University. The event brings together a group of faith leaders, community leaders, ATU students and other interested representatives to engage in a journey together by building relationships with people from an array of different faith traditions. It presents an opportu...

News Briefs (Jan. 21, 2015)Commission meeting today The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 1 p.m. today at the Pope County Election Headquarters, located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7 in Russellville. Booklovers meeting Booklovers will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday in Myrna McAnulty’s home. For more information, call (479) 968-5674. American Legion Jamboree Thursday The American Legion Jamboree, which will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hut, will fea...